Near Eastern Stone Idol Head | Mesopotamian Style | 2000–800 BCE

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Ancient Mesopotamian carved stone idol head, 2000–800 BCE, Near East votive figure fragment with almond-shaped eyes and broad nose on display stand
Ancient Mesopotamian stone idol head fragment, 2000–800 BCE, carved votive figure with almond-shaped eyes on display stand
Near Eastern Mesopotamian carved stone head, early votive idol fragment with broad nose and stylized eyes
Mesopotamian ritual stone head sculpture, 2nd–1st millennium BCE, votive figure fragment on modern base
Ancient Near East stone idol head, carved votive fragment with almond eyes and simplified facial features
Mesopotamian carved stone head from ritual figurine, 2000–800 BCE, mounted on black display stand
Early Mesopotamian votive stone head fragment with broad nose and incised almond-shaped eyes
Ancient Mesopotamian stone idol head, ritual votive fragment from the Near East, displayed on stand
Mesopotamian stone votive head fragment, 2000–800 BCE, carved idol with almond-shaped eyes on display stand
Ancient Near Eastern carved stone idol head, Mesopotamian ritual fragment with stylized facial features
Mesopotamian stone sculpture head from votive figure, broad nose and simplified eyes, mounted for display
  • Ancient Mesopotamian carved stone idol head, 2000–800 BCE, Near East votive figure fragment with almond-shaped eyes and broad nose on display stand
  • Ancient Mesopotamian stone idol head fragment, 2000–800 BCE, carved votive figure with almond-shaped eyes on display stand
  • Near Eastern Mesopotamian carved stone head, early votive idol fragment with broad nose and stylized eyes
  • Mesopotamian ritual stone head sculpture, 2nd–1st millennium BCE, votive figure fragment on modern base
  • Ancient Near East stone idol head, carved votive fragment with almond eyes and simplified facial features
  • Mesopotamian carved stone head from ritual figurine, 2000–800 BCE, mounted on black display stand
  • Early Mesopotamian votive stone head fragment with broad nose and incised almond-shaped eyes
  • Ancient Mesopotamian stone idol head, ritual votive fragment from the Near East, displayed on stand
  • Mesopotamian stone votive head fragment, 2000–800 BCE, carved idol with almond-shaped eyes on display stand
  • Ancient Near Eastern carved stone idol head, Mesopotamian ritual fragment with stylized facial features
  • Mesopotamian stone sculpture head from votive figure, broad nose and simplified eyes, mounted for display
Ancient Mesopotamian carved stone idol head, 2000–800 BCE, Near East votive figure fragment with almond-shaped eyes and broad nose on display stand
Ancient Mesopotamian stone idol head fragment, 2000–800 BCE, carved votive figure with almond-shaped eyes on display stand
Near Eastern Mesopotamian carved stone head, early votive idol fragment with broad nose and stylized eyes
Mesopotamian ritual stone head sculpture, 2nd–1st millennium BCE, votive figure fragment on modern base
Ancient Near East stone idol head, carved votive fragment with almond eyes and simplified facial features
Mesopotamian carved stone head from ritual figurine, 2000–800 BCE, mounted on black display stand
Early Mesopotamian votive stone head fragment with broad nose and incised almond-shaped eyes
Ancient Mesopotamian stone idol head, ritual votive fragment from the Near East, displayed on stand
Mesopotamian stone votive head fragment, 2000–800 BCE, carved idol with almond-shaped eyes on display stand
Ancient Near Eastern carved stone idol head, Mesopotamian ritual fragment with stylized facial features
Mesopotamian stone sculpture head from votive figure, broad nose and simplified eyes, mounted for display

Near Eastern Stone Idol Head | Mesopotamian Style | 2000–800 BCE

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Near East, Mesopotamia
Material: Carved limestone (or similar soft stone)
Period: Possibly 2000–800 BCE (Mesopotamian idol tradition)

Description
This carved stone head reflects the style of Mesopotamian votive and idol figures, featuring almond-shaped eyes, a broad nose, and a wide mouth. The back is roughly worked and unfinished, indicating it was likely part of a larger statuette. The abstracted facial features, including deep-set eyes and simplified geometric forms, are characteristic of Near Eastern sculptural traditions during the 2nd–1st millennium BCE. The piece is mounted on a modern black display stand for presentation.

Features

- Stone head fragment with stylized Mesopotamian facial features

- Broad flat nose, incised almond-shaped eyes, and simplified mouth

- Flat, unfinished reverse

- Mounted on a modern display stand

- Strong parallels to votive and idol figures from Mesopotamia

Cultural Significance
Idol heads and votive figures were central to Mesopotamian religious practice, often dedicated to deities in temples. Their simplified yet expressive forms conveyed both symbolic abstraction and spiritual presence, providing a tangible focus for devotion and ritual.

Condition
Fragmentary with surface erosion and wear consistent with long antiquity. Facial features remain clearly defined despite weathering.

Dimensions (approximate)
Height: 4.25 in
Width: 2 in
Depth: 2 in

Age
Possibly 2000–800 BCE (Mesopotamian idol tradition)

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Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Near East, Mesopotamia
Material: Carved limestone (or similar soft stone)
Period: Possibly 2000–800 BCE (Mesopotamian idol tradition)

Description
This carved stone head reflects the style of Mesopotamian votive and idol figures, featuring almond-shaped eyes, a broad nose, and a wide mouth. The back is roughly worked and unfinished, indicating it was likely part of a larger statuette. The abstracted facial features, including deep-set eyes and simplified geometric forms, are characteristic of Near Eastern sculptural traditions during the 2nd–1st millennium BCE. The piece is mounted on a modern black display stand for presentation.

Features

- Stone head fragment with stylized Mesopotamian facial features

- Broad flat nose, incised almond-shaped eyes, and simplified mouth

- Flat, unfinished reverse

- Mounted on a modern display stand

- Strong parallels to votive and idol figures from Mesopotamia

Cultural Significance
Idol heads and votive figures were central to Mesopotamian religious practice, often dedicated to deities in temples. Their simplified yet expressive forms conveyed both symbolic abstraction and spiritual presence, providing a tangible focus for devotion and ritual.

Condition
Fragmentary with surface erosion and wear consistent with long antiquity. Facial features remain clearly defined despite weathering.

Dimensions (approximate)
Height: 4.25 in
Width: 2 in
Depth: 2 in

Age
Possibly 2000–800 BCE (Mesopotamian idol tradition)

Learn More

Discover a comparable museum example of Mesopotamian Sculpture of a Head

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